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England will look to build on an encouraging start to the Women’s T20 World Cup as they face a tricky test against South Africa.
As expected, the spinners were at the forefront in England’s opening match against Bangladesh, with Linsey Smith excelling.
South Africa are expected to provide a sterner test for Heather Knight’s side after beating them in the semi-final at home in the last edition of this tournament.
A stylish half-century from Laura Wolvaardt lifted South Africa to a ten-wicket victory over the West Indies in their opening match in the United Arab Emirates.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When will England v South Africa take place?
England v South Africa is scheduled to kick off at 3pm BST on Monday October 7 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Cricket, with coverage on the channel starting at 2:30 p.m. BST. Subscribers can stream the action via Sky Go.
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Possible compositions
England XI: Bouchier, Wyatt-Hodge, Sciver-Brunt, Knight (c), Capsey, Jones (wk), Gibson, Dean, Ecclestone, Glenn, Smith.
South Africa XI: Wolvaardt (c), Brits, Kapp, Bosch, Luus, Tryon, De Klerk, Dercksen, Jafta (week), Mlaba, Khaka.
England’s World Cup squad
Heather Knight (C; Western Storm), Lauren Bell (Southern Vipers), Maia Bouchier (Southern Vipers), Alice Capsey (South East Stars), Charlie Dean (Southern Vipers), Sophia Dunkley (South East Stars), Sophie Ecclestone (Thunder ), Danielle Gibson (Western Storm), Sarah Glenn (The Blaze), Bess Heath (Northern Diamonds), Amy Jones (Central Sparks), Freya Kemp (Southern Vipers), Nat Sciver-Brunt (The Blaze), Linsey Smith (Southern Vipers), Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Southern Vipers).
England Group B fixtures
Saturday October 5: England beat Bangladesh by 21 points
Monday October 7, England v South Africa, Sharjah
Sunday October 13, England v Scotland, Sharjah
Tuesday October 15, England v West Indies, Dubai
T20 World Cup semi-finals and final
Thursday October 17, semi-final 1, Dubai
Friday October 18, semi-final 2, Sharjah
Sunday October 20, final, Dubai
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